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Extreme Electromagnetics – The Triple Threat to Infrastructure

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This seminar covers three extreme electromagnetic environments that have the potential to cause devastating damage to widely distributed infrastructure through the interaction of an intense Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP).
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Organised by the Electromagnetics TPN.

About this event

This seminar covers three extreme electromagnetic environments that have the potential to cause devastating damage to widely distributed infrastructure through the interaction of an intense Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP).

Traditionally, EMP has been associated with nuclear weapons as a by-product of a detonation and much research was undertaken during the Cold War to understand its impact.

This method of generating EMP remains of concern due to the extreme coverage area that can be achieved. More recently the threat of non-nuclear EMP has emerged through the development of novel high-power EM sources that can cause EMP effects on a more local scale.

Finally, EMP generated by geo-magnetic storms is becoming an increasing concern with the increasing reliance of infrastructure on electronic control systems and the potential damage that can be caused to distribution equipment within power networks.

Recently, the House of Commons Defence Select Committee held an enquiry into these types of EMP and this event provides an opportunity for delegates to further their understanding of this subject.